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Biophysical chemistry /
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| Format: | Printed Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; Hoboken, NJ :
Wiley-Blackwell Pub.,
2008.
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| Online Access: | http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007038528-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007038528-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007038528-d.html |
Table of Contents:
- Basic thermodynamic and biochemical concepts
- Pt. 1. Thermodynamics and kinetics. First law of thermodynamics ; Second law of thermodynamics ; Phase diagrams, mixtures, and chemical potential ; Equilibria and reactions involving protons ; Oxidation/reduction reactions and bioenergetics ; Kinetics and enzymes ; The Boltzmann distribution and statistical thermodynamics
- Pt. 2. Quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Quantum theory: introduction and principles ; Particle in a box and tunneling ; Vibrational motion and infrared spectroscopy ; Atomic structure: hydrogen atom and multi-electron atoms ; Chemical bonds and protein interactions ; Electronic transitions and optical spectroscopy ; X-ray diffraction and extended x-ray absorption fine structure ; Magnetic resonance
- Pt. 3. Understanding biological systems using physical chemistry. Signal transduction ; Membrane potentials, transporters, and channels ; Molecular imaging ; Photosynthesis
- Answers to problems
- Fundamental constants
- Conversion factors for energy units
- The periodic table.